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    Chili (en. Chili)

    /ˈt͡ʃili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fruit of plants of the genus Capsicum, which can be sweet or spicy.
    Jalapeño chili is very popular in Mexican cuisine.
    El chili jalapeño es muy popular en la cocina mexicana.
    Type of sauce or condiment made from chilis.
    I like to add chili to my tacos to give them more flavor.
    Me gusta añadir chili a mis tacos para darles más sabor.

    Etymology

    The term chili comes from the Nahuatl 'chīlli', which means 'pepper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make chili
    To prepare a spicy dish or sauce.
    hacer chili
    with chili
    Food that contains chili in its preparation.
    con chili
    chili con carne
    Traditional dish that combines meat and chili.
    chili con carne

    Related Words

    sauce
    Liquid preparation that accompanies or seasons dishes.
    salsa
    pepper
    Fruit of plants in the nightshade family, in many varieties.
    pimiento
    ají
    Variety of chili, typically sweeter than spicy.
    ají

    Slang Meanings

    Something very exciting or intense.
    The party was very chili, everyone had a lot of fun!
    La fiesta estuvo muy chili, ¡todos se divirtieron mucho!
    Situation of tension or risk.
    The conversation became chili when we touched on the delicate topic.
    La conversación se volvió chili cuando tocamos el tema delicado.
    Very bold or daring person.
    She is very chili, she always dares to do what others don’t.
    Ella es muy chili, siempre se atreve a hacer lo que otros no.